The Met Office has confirmed that a new provisional record for the hottest June day has been set for the third consecutive day, with a temperature of 36.9°C recorded at Wattisham in Suffolk. The forecaster noted that temperatures were still rising.
Unprecedented Heat Streak
This marks the third time this week that a new June temperature record has been set, highlighting the unusual intensity of the current heatwave. The previous records were also broken on the preceding two days.
Location Outside Red Alert Area
Interestingly, Wattisham is not located within the area covered by the red extreme heat alert issued by the Met Office, raising questions about the geographic extent of the heatwave's impact.
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The Met Office continues to monitor the situation as temperatures climb further.
